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Just another place that posts random articles from the Hawaiian Newspapers! It would be awesome if this should become a space where open discussions happen on all topics written about in those papers!! And please note that these are definitely not polished translations, but are just drafts!!! [This blog is not affiliated with any organization and receives no funding. Statements made here should in now way be seen as a reflection on other organizations or people. All errors in interpretation are my own.]

More on the landing of the Boston, 1893.

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Of What Are They Afraid?

Editor Bulletin:—

The Advertiser this morning says: “The landing of the troops from the Boston furnishes a guarantee that the persons and property of American citizens will be safe from violence, etc.” What are those who claim to be American citizens afraid of? From what quarter is violence expected? None whatever, except like Banquo’s ghost,¹ from the “deep shadows of cowardly and guilty consciences.” It would be well under present circumstances, for the Advertiser to come forward and state to the public who were the ones that forced the late King at the point of the bayonet to break his oath and forswear the late constitution that he had sworn to uphold?

An American.

¹Reference to Shakespeare’s Macbeth.

(Daily Bulletin, 1/17/1893, p. 3)

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The Daily Bulletin, Volume V, Number 626, Page 3. January 17, 1893.

 

 

Invasion, 1893.

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The American Troops Landed.

Without knowledge of the Government, and with agreement from the American Minister [Stevens] not to land the troops from the warship while the Government is prepared to keep peace; the American Minister nonetheless ordered the troops of the Boston to be  put in service. This would appear as if it is an attack, and should the government [provisional government] listen to the truth of these actions by its official, this will be something that it will condemn.

(Leo o ka Lahui, 1/17/1893, p. 2)

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Ka Leo o ka Lahui, Buke II, Helu 624, Aoao 2. Ianuari 17, 1893.

For all of you hula people, 1865.

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[Found under: “Na mea hou o Maui Hikina.”]

The Ku-i.

All the people are doing it, just as they are totally caught up in drinking [fermented] sweet potato, so too are they engrossed in the ku-i. This activity began at Muolea by Kapu, and it was his students who spread it all over here in East Maui. If there is a party in Kipahulu, the people from Koolau and from Hana come; if it is in Hana, people from Kipahulu and from Koolau come, and so forth. Their husbands, wives, sons and daughters are taught. This is perhaps very similar to the hula olapa in the olden days, and they are done believing it will ward off pain, but here in Hana, it is done like hula, the famous hula as well as some hula that they composed themselves, and that is what they are constantly doing. Those are my gifts to you. [That being the reporting of this story as well as the other stories that preceded it.] With thanks.

J. K. Pilipo.

Hana, East Maui, Nov. 21, 1865.

(Kuokoa, 12/9/1865, p. 3)

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Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke IV, Helu 49, Aoao 3. Dekemaba 9, 1865.

Duke, the true sportsman! 1916.

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WIN OR LOSE KAHANAMOKU WEARS SMILE

Duke Kahanamoku, Greatest of Swimmers.

“The biggest thing in sport? It is the heart to accept defeat gracefully.”

The Duke Kahanamoku, greatest of swimmers, has just been beaten, together with his teammates, in the grueling 300-yard exposition relay swim at San Francisco by the Illinois Athletic club.

His smile and unstinted praise for the victors gave his words a personal application. “The duke” knows how to lose as well as to win. Continue reading →

Ka Puuhonua o na Hawaii, 1916.

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NEW HAWAIIAN WEEKLY, KA PUUHONUA, IS OUT

Ka Puuhonua (The Observer) is the title of a small Hawaiian weekly which has made its appearance in Honolulu, the first issue seeing the light last Friday. It is published by the Protective Publishing Company, of which Delegate Kalanianaole is president. Mayor Lane, vice president; Rev. Akaiko Akana, secretary; D. P. McGregor, treasurer; John H. Wise, auditor, with S. C. Dwight and William J. Sheldon as directors. Rev. Akaiko Akana, head of the Young People’s League is editor of Ka Puuhonua with James H. S. Kaleo as assistant editor. In an early issue John H. Wise will publish a “dream” in which he will tell the Hawaiians what transpired in the past, what is happening now and what the future will likely bring them.

(Hawaiian Gazette, 4/14/1916, p. 5)

NEW HAWAIIAN WEEKLY, KA PUUHONUA, IS OUT

The Hawaiian Gazette, Volume IX, Number 29, Page 5. April 14, 1916.

“Ko Hawaii Ponoi” begins, 1873.

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“KO HAWAII PONOI.”

The first issue of a new Hawaiian-language newspaper named above, will appear on Wednesday, June 4, 1873. In this new newspaper, taken up will be things pertaining to prosperity, the progress of independence, and the safety of our lahui, the land, and the nation of King Lunalilo. Two Dollars for a single subscription per year, paid in advance.  BLACK & AULD, Publishers.

Honolulu, May 23, 1873

[The Hawaiian-Language Newspaper, Ko Hawaii Ponoi, was a weekly that actually began a couple of weeks later on 6/18/1873 and ran until 6/10/1874.]

(Kuokoa, 5/24/1873, p. 3)

"KO HAWAII PONOI."

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke XII, Helu 21, Aoao 3. Mei 24, 1873.

Mele for the Princess Likelike, the new governor of Hawaii Island, 1879.

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[Found under: “Ka Huakai Kaapuni a ke Kiaaina Hou o Hawaii: ka Huakai ma Waimea, Hawaii.]

Leo, Boat Song.

1 Aloha Likelike
Ke Kiaaina hou,
Ke pani no S. Kipi,
Nona ke kanikau,
Mahalo ia oia;
Mai Hilo a Kau,
A hiki i Kohala,
Me Hamakua pu.

2 Aloha Likelike
Pomaikai no kakou;
Ua nana i kou maka,
Mahalo piha no:
E komo oli oe,
A hui me makou,
Ke pa’ipa’i nei na lima,
A oli na naau.

3 Ka ke Akua olele,
Oia kou panana,
A oia kou Palama,
A oia no kou La;
E ola e! E ola!
Ke Kiaaina hou;
E ke ‘Lii Likelike
E ola mau loa no.

[Melody, Boat Song.

Aloha Likelike
The new governor,
The replacement for S. Kipi,
Who is mourned for,
She is admired;
From Hilo to Kau,
Until Kohala,
Along with Hamakua.

Aloha Likelike
We are blessed;
We look at your visage,
Full of gratitude:
You come with joy,
And meet with us,
Our hands applaud,
And our hearts are happy.

The word of God,
Is your compass,
And it is your protection
It is your Sun;
Live! Live!
The new Governor;
O Alii Likelike
Long may you live.]

(Ko Hawaii Paeaina, 6/14/1879, p. 4)

Leo, Boat Song.

Ko Hawaii Pae Aina, Buke II, Helu 24, Aoao 4. Iune 14, 1879.

Princess Likelike’s 37th birthday, 1887.

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This past Thursday, January 13, Her Highness, Princess Likelike entered the thirty-seventh of her birthday, because it was on the 13th of January 1851 that she was born from the royal womb of the seeker of lords, Keohokalole.

Due to the sickness of the Princess these past days, the companions and many friends of the one whose day it was could not go in person to extend their congratulations and their prayers.

The Pae Aina extends its congratulations and prays for the sacred protection of the Heavens with the great hope that her life is extended until she is of very old age.

(Ko Hawaii Paeaina, 1/15/1887, p. 2)

I ka Poaha iho nei...

Ko Hawaii Paeaina, Buke X, Helu 3, Aoao 2. Ianuari 15, 1887.

Announcing the upcoming Hawaiian-Language newspaper, Au Okoa, 1865.

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New Newspaper!

On Monday, the 24th of April, Issue 1 of a New Newspaper will be printed. This newspaper will be printed in Hawaiian, and it will be a place for people everywhere to see the activities of the Government, news of foreign lands, and words of encouragement for people to seek benefits in their life in this land of their birth.

It will come out every Monday. The cost is but two dollars a year, 52 issues for two dollars! Also in this paper will be seen all the Government notices and announcements from this person and that before the masses. It will be printed at the Government Publishing House, and it is to there that correspondences from those with ideas and announcements should be sent.

[Ke Au Okoa was a weekly paper that ran from 4/24/1865 to 3/27/1873.]

(Kuokoa, 4/13/1865, p. 3)

NUPEPA HOU!

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke IV, Helu 15, Aoao 3. Aperila 13, 1865.

New Hawaii Island newspaper? 1916.

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There are a number of Hawaiians planing a new Hawaiian newspaper for the Island of Hawaii, under the direction of John Kai. This will perhaps be a newspaper that fights against the Board of Supervisors [Papa Lunakiai] and the Chairman [Lunahoomalu]. And there is other word that it will wrestle with the Hoku. That is their business.

(Hoku o Hawaii, 1/13/1916, p. 2)

Eia kekahi mau Hawaii...

Ka Hoku o Hawaii, Buke 10, Helu 32, Aoao 2. Ianuari 13, 1916.